Vendors plan to launch laptops and ultrabooks without an ODD
Hewlett Packard, Dell and Asustek Computers are planning to launch a 15-inch or larger notebooks without the internal ODD (Optical Disk Drive).
The move is following Apple’s plan to drop the internal ODD of its current MacBook Pro laptops. Non-Apple vendors are [...]
What so special about Windows RT
The upcoming Windows RT (previously known as Windows on ARM) is reported to come prebundled with free Microsoft Office Suite 15, which includes programs such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and One Note. This is not the cut version of Office but the real deal.
If we take [...]
The new iPad will be available in Malaysia on Friday
Apple stated in its Press Release website that the new iPad will be available to a dozen of new markets including Malaysia and Brunei on Friday, April 20.
Other countries that will also get the new iPad are Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican [...]
Microsoft announces there versions of Windows 8
Microsoft on Monday published a blog post announcing three new editions of the Windows 8 platform – Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT (Windows Runtime)
Leblanc in the post explained that the Windows 8 Pro is specially tailored for advanced users [...]
Maxis Berhad launches Digital Book Service
Maxis Berhad recently launched its integrated digital book service, which can be utilized across devices. This is a bold move by Maxis to be more competitive in the market, the star reports.
Maxis also claimed that this new product would help local publishers [...]
Industry sources expect 12 to15 million units new iPads shipped in Quarter 2
According to industry sources cited by Digitimes, the shipments of the new iPad could intensify by the second quarter of 2012.
The Foxconn product line (Image credit: macstories)
The new iPad assembler [...]
Amazon may come up with three Kindle Fire models in 2012
There were several rumours looming over the horizon as regards to the giant internet outfit Amazon of possibly launching several Kindle Fire models this year as a sequel of the successful debut of its Kindle Fire model last year. Previously, there were also some [...]
HTC launches HTC One series smartphones in Malaysia and Taiwan
HTC launched its flagship smartphones the HTC One X and HTC One V in the Taiwanese market recently. Initial shipments are set to begin in April 2nd. HTC will collaborate with three local carriers – Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and Taiwan Mobile [...]
Dell unveils XPS 13 ultrabook in Malaysia
Dell finally entered the Malaysian ultrabook market by launching its XPS 13 Ultrabook last week. The Dell XPS 13, which weighs only about 1.36kg, is slim and sleek enough for any user to own. It is available in two configurations:
Core i5 model – Intel Core i5 processor [...]
Global sales of LTE smartphones will pitch up in 2012
Smartphone makers in Taiwan as cited by Digitimes on Monday reported that sales of LTE-enabled smartphones in 2012 is likely to double from the projected 25-30 million units to 45-50 million units. This scenario is being driven by the introduction of the [...]
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